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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pulicicchio, Family Medicine Specialist in Lake Charles, LA?
Dr. Louis Pulicicchio, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lake Charles, LA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Pulicicchio is fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pulicicchio’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pulicicchio’s office at (318) 329-4200.
What languages does Dr. Pulicicchio speak?
Dr. Pulicicchio and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Pulicicchio typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Pulicicchio diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Pulicicchio. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Breathing Failure with Insufficient Oxygen
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9691: Respiratory failure, unspecified with hypoxia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Pulicicchio typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Louis Pulicicchio may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Pulicicchio's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Pulicicchio accept my insurance?
Dr. Pulicicchio accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 329-4200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pulicicchio accept in Lake Charles, LA?
Dr. Pulicicchio in Lake Charles, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Pulicicchio's office located?
Dr. Louis Pulicicchio's Primary Practice
1701 Oak Park Blvd
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(318) 329-4200
What is Dr. Pulicicchio's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pulicicchio's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861437733.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pulicicchio?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pulicicchio
What is Dr. Louis Pulicicchio's specialty?
Dr. Pulicicchio is a Family Medicine Specialist near Lake Charles, LA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Louis Pulicicchio affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pulicicchio is affiliated with Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, Methodist Hospital - San Antonio which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Louis Pulicicchio accepting new patients in Lake Charles, LA?
Yes, Dr. Louis Pulicicchio is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Louis Pulicicchio offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pulicicchio's office at (318) 329-4200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Louis Pulicicchio?
Please contact Dr. Pulicicchio's office at (318) 329-4200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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